79  John Ulibarri
John Ulibarri

Class:
Sophomore

Hometown:
Phelan, Calif.

High School:
Serrano

Height / Weight:
6-4 / 290

Position:
Offensive Tackle

Pronunciation:
YOU-luh-berry


UW This Season: John Ulibarri moved from guard to tackle this past season, and will serve as the backup to junior Chase Johnson at left offensive tackle when fall drills begin for the 2005 season. Ulibarri will have the advantage of learning from one of the up and coming offensive linemen in the Mountain West Conference in Johnson. Ulibarri is a hardworker, and his hard work has paid off in earning a spot on the Cowboy depth chart for the second straight year.

2004: Ulibarri played in one game for the Pokes in `04. That was in the season opener against Appalachian State. He entered the 2004 season as the backup at right guard behind Jason Karcher.

2003: Redshirted.

High School: Ulibarri prepped at Serrano High School in Phelan, Calif. He was honored as an All-CIF Division VIII selection and an All-Area Southern Section honoree as a high school senior. The Los Angeles Times named him to its First Team All-Mountain/Desert Team, and selected him the Mountain/Desert Lineman of the Year. In addition, Ulibarri was selected All-San Bernardino County and All-Mojave River League. His Serrano High School team played in the CIF Division VIII Southern State Championship game his senior season, losing to Henry J. Kaiser High School. During Ulibarri's four years at Serrano High, his football team won four consecutive Mojave River League Championships. Ulibarri also competed in track and field at Serrano High. He achieved honor roll status five times during his high school career. His high school football coach was Ray Maholchic. Ulibarri was also recruited by Idaho and San Diego State.

Personal: Born Feb. 27, 1985, he is the eldest of two children of Donna and John Ulibarri. He has not yet declared a college major.

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